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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.81, 85.16 and 31.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.81, 85.16 and 31.13 is: 46.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.81 : 85.16 = 31.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.81/85.16 = 31.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.81x = 85.16 × 31.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.81x = 2,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650.45/56.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.65

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